Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is a condition that affects the bones of the middle ear, specifically the stapes bone (the smallest bone in the body), which is involved in the conduction of sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear. In otosclerosis, abnormal bone growth occurs, which can lead to hearing loss. This abnormal growth can immobilize the stapes bone, preventing it from vibrating effectively in response to sound waves, resulting in conductive hearing loss.